Irrigation scheduling is about matching the duration of an irrigation event to plant needs, taking into account the factors of plant growth phase, rainfall and climate as well as the infiltration rate of the soil or growing medium.

Most flower growers are time poor but Andrew now appreciates the importance of making time to monitor the system regularly to ensure that benchmarks of pressure, flow rate and energy consumption are being met as a simple means to keep input costs down and maximise … Continued

A collation of plant based sensor information to assist farmers and industry advisers to make more informed decisions in relation to the choice and use of plant based sensing technology for irrigation scheduling.